Masashi Ishitani

Main subjects

Service Management

Research theme/keyword

・Research on ESP (English for Specific Purposes) focusing on the accommodation industry ・Research on human resource development in the accommodation industry ・ESP (English for Specific Purposes) focusing on the accommodation industry ・Human resource development for the accommodation industry

Final academic background/degree

Master of Education with Distinction (TESOL) at University of Wollongong (AUS)

licence · Qualification

Completed English Teaching Program at Portland State University, USA (Certificate in TESL), Japanese Teaching Method Program, Portland State University, USA (Certificate in TJFL), Open University Business Administration Program (Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration) , Completed NPO THE FUN Hospitality Management Program, Acquired Level 1 of the Practical English Proficiency Test

Affiliated academic society

Japan Association for Tourism Research Japan Association for Tourism and Hospitality Education

Major achievements

“A study on human resource development at hotels through industry-academia collaboration: The importance of long-term internships that are useful for both hotels and students” (Japan Association for Tourism Research, 2019)
"Usefulness of long-term internship programs in the lodging industry" (Josai International University Bulletin, 2020)

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